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Spark timing controller for spark ignited internal combustion engine
Assignee: Yamaha Marine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-09-21
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Granted: 1990-02-27
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Expires: 2008-09-21
Abstract
Abstract Several embodiments of spark timing control for spark ignited internal combustion engines that improve running under certain adverse conditions. Arrangements are disclosed for reducing the speed of the engine in response to certain abnormal conditions, such as shifting of an associated transmission. The speed is reduced by interrupting the spark of the engine. In accordance with the disclosed embodiments, uneven running and stalling is avoided by advancing the spark if the engine speed falls below a predetermined engine speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Itsushi Hirukawa
- 👤 Kazuya Takeuchi
- 👤 Nobuki Motoshige
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:44
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P9/00; F02P9/002; F02P11/00; F02P11/02; F02P5/00; F02P5/04; F02P5/145; F02P5/15; F02P5/1502; F02P5/1504; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine, means for firing the spark plug of said engine at a predetermined spark timing in accordance with a first established spark advance curve having a speed range including idle where the spark timing is fixed, and means for firing the spark plug at a point advanced from said fixed spark advance curve in response to the speed of said engine falling below a predetermined speed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine, means for firing the spark plug of said engine at a predetermined spark timing in accordance with a first established spark advance curve having a speed range including idle where the spark timing is fixed, and means for firing the spark plug at a point advanced from said fixed spark advance curve in response to the speed of said engine falling below a predetermined speed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 1 further including means for sensing an abnormal running of the engine and reducing the speed of the engine in response to the sensed abnormal running condition by interrupting the firing of the spark plug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 2 wherein the sensed abnormal condition is the shifting of an associated transmission.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 2 wherein the sensed abnormal condition is rapid closing of the throttle valve of the engine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein the predetermined speed of the engine comprises idle speed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 5 further including means for sensing an abnormal running of the engine and reducing the speed of the engine in response to the sensed abnormal running condition by interrupting the firing of the spark plug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 6 wherein the sensed abnormal condition is the shifting of an associated transmission.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 6 wherein the sensed abnormal condition is rapid closing of the throttle valve of the engine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein the spark is advanced to a predetermined point until the speed of the engine reaches a speed above a first speed and still below the predetermined speed and then the spark is retarded towards the fixed spark timing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 9 wherein the spark advance is reduced along a curve.
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